NewsWorld newsNBA FinalsDonald Trump was met with a chorus of boos and jeers from New York Knicks fans as he arrived at Madison Square Garden for NBA Finals Game 3 between the Knicks and San Antonio Spurs on Monday evening.02:07, 09 Jun 2026‌Donald Trump faced a humiliating reception as fans ruthlessly booed him upon his arrival at Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday evening at New York City's legendary Madison Square Garden.‌The president was subjected to a torrent of abuse as the crowd jeered at his motorcade. Many spectators brandished signs voicing their contempt for the president, with at least two people making obscene gestures in his direction, while another gave him a thumbs down.‌"Put them gas prices down!" one fan can be heard shouting before hurling an expletive at Trump. "F--- Trump, but we came here for the Knicks!" another can be heard shouting. The crowd around them can be heard chanting, "F--- Trump, go Knicks!"According to Jeff Mordock, a Washington Times reporter in Trump's press pool, one sign read, "Nobody wants you here." Another said, "Trump must go." Yet another read, "Impeach. Convict. Remove."Security arrangements ahead of Trump's attendance at the iconic Manhattan venue, home to the New York Knickerbockers — more commonly known as the Knicks — had already left basketball supporters and New Yorkers on edge.‌Secret Service agents were spotted screening fans as they made their way into the arena.Earlier that day, it had been confirmed that supporters would be barred from bringing bags into the venue, even those meeting its standard requirements, in light of the president's scheduled appearance. Outside the venue, police were spotted directing crowds into cordoned-off queues, which stretched considerably before the opening tip. Footage showed supporters waiting upwards of an hour to gain entry, where they were subsequently met with heightened security measures from the Secret Service.‌Footage captured from the nearby waterfront revealed large military helicopters stationed on platforms close to the shoreline, with smaller aircraft circling overhead, scanning for potential threats.Trump confirmed he would attend Game 3 of the Finals, which sees the Knicks host the San Antonio Spurs in their first home fixture of the best-of-seven series.Having claimed victory in the opening two games, the Knicks require just two further wins to be crowned NBA champions for the first time since 1973.Article continues belowThe Spurs, meanwhile, must secure four victories to claim the franchise's sixth NBA title since 1999, the year both sides last met in the Finals.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Donald TrumpMadison Square Garden LPYork City Football ClubNew York KnicksSan Antonio SpursSecret ServiceWashington TimesNBA FinalsGas pricesBasketball